allows
Translation
to allow, to permit, to let
Examples
My mom allows me to use her car.
My mum allows me to use her car.
The new law allows for more flexibility.
The new law allows for more flexibility.
This ticket allows one person to enter.
This ticket allows one person to enter.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) allows ((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to permit (sb.) to do (sth.) My mum allows me to use her car.
((sb./sth.)) allows ((sth.)) to permit (sth.) The system allows access to the data.
((sb./sth.)) allows ((for sth.)) to make (sth.) possible The schedule allows for a short break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permit, let, enable; Antonyms: forbid, prohibit, prevent
Etymology
From Old French 'alouer', meaning 'to allot, grant'. 'Allows' is the third-person singular present tense form.
Memory Tips
'Allows' is what a person (he/she) or a thing (it) lets you do. Remember the 's' for the third-person singular.